For international departures, head to the west terminal. Check-in areas are lettered A-E; Air New Zealand uses zones A and B.
$312+ Cheap flights from Auckland (AKL) to San Francisco (SFO)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
AKL — SFO
Dec 6 — Dec 131
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Mytrip 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $710 (CheersTravel) |
One-way from | $312 (Aunt Betty) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $879 |
Good round-trip deal | $1,280 or less |
Good one-way deal | $677 or less |
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Cheapest flights from Auckland to San FranciscoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Auckland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 6, 2025.
This CheersTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheersTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/22:00 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop17h 34mAir Canada
Wed 12/171:20 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop24h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 11/6![Air Canada logo]()
$710
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/37:15 amSFO - AKL
1 stop17h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/5![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$734
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2311:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 12/3011:03 amSFO - AKL
1 stop37h 17mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$737
This Jetabroad deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jetabroad is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2011:30 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop16h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 12/37:24 amSFO - AKL
2 stops16h 56mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 11/6![Hawaiian Airlines logo]()
$748
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/271:20 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop21h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/117:27 amSFO - AKL
1 stop29h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/5![American Airlines logo]()
$750
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/231:20 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/710:15 amSFO - AKL
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6![American Airlines logo]()
$756
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/104:35 pmAKL - SFO
2 stops25h 53mQantas Airways
Sun 11/308:15 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop20h 50mQantas Airways
Deal found 11/6![Qantas Airways logo]()
$758
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/73:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop26h 40mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/142:05 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop22h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/6![American Airlines logo]()
$765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/203:50 pmAKL - SFO
Nonstop12h 15mAir New Zealand
Wed 12/310:45 pmSFO - AKL
Nonstop13h 25mAir New Zealand
Deal found 11/6![Air New Zealand logo]()
$777
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/92:50 pmAKL - SFO
1 stop18h 35mFiji Airways
Sun 11/2310:05 pmSFO - AKL
1 stop18h 30mFiji Airways
Deal found 11/6![Fiji Airways logo]()
$779
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Auckland to San Francisco that are best for you.
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AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/10
11:30 pm-5:15 am
1 stop25h 45m
San Francisco
Wed 3/11
7:15 am-9:20 pm
2 stops18h 05m
$725
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Sat 3/7
6:15 am-10:34 am
2 stops25h 19m
San Francisco
Sat 3/21
4:25 pm-10:00 am
1 stop21h 35m
$728
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/10
2:50 pm-7:05 am
Nonstop12h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 3/11
8:50 pm-5:45 am
Nonstop12h 55m
$781
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 3/10
2:50 pm-7:05 am
Nonstop12h 15m
San Francisco
Wed 3/11
11:05 pm-4:15 pm
1 stop21h 10m
$783
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Fri 1/23
2:35 pm-6:19 pm
2 stops24h 44m
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
11:02 am-8:35 am
1 stop24h 33m
$787
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 11/20
2:35 pm-4:05 pm
2 stops22h 30m
San Francisco
Wed 12/3
1:20 pm-8:35 am
2 stops22h 15m
$787
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 3/26
11:30 pm-8:35 pm
1 stop17h 05m
$380
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Sun 11/30
2:50 pm-12:25 pm
1 stop18h 35m
$381
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Thu 2/12
11:30 pm-7:35 pm
1 stop17h 05m
$382
AucklandSan Francisco
AKL - SFO
AKLSFO
Auckland Intl
Tue 2/10
11:30 pm-7:45 pm
1 stop17h 15m
$382
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Auckland to San Francisco in November.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Auckland-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Auckland-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Auckland-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Auckland-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Auckland to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Auckland to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 82 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Auckland to San Francisco (average of $583). Flying from Auckland to San Francisco in December is currently the most expensive (average of $777). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from AKL to SFO?
Find hourly flight availability from Auckland to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 6, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Auckland to San Francisco in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
How often are flights from Auckland to San Francisco delayed?
About 12% of weekly flights between Auckland and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 220 minutes.
What is the most punctual flight time for Auckland to San Francisco flights?
Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Wednesday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Which airline has the best punctuality record on Auckland to San Francisco flights?
Over the last year, SWISS have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 4% of flights being delayed.
The best insider tips for Auckland to San Francisco flights
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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated November 6, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Fiji Airways, Air New Zealand, and United Airlines from Auckland to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.5
Overall
8.1
Boarding
8.2
Comfort
8.0
Food
7.5
Reviews
1 / 17
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,Oct 2025
CNS - NAN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$640 | Average$719 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time74% | |
| Cheapest$733 | Average$1,091 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$898 | Average$1,151 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% |